Foster care is pure, fierce love
Foster care is pure, fierce love
How you can open your home in many ways
Foster Care in the U.S.
In the U.S., over 400,000 kids are in foster care—and the numbers are rising. But every single child has a need for love, support, and safety.
Foster Care Adoption
More than 25 percent of children in foster care in the U.S. are waiting to be adopted. Foster care adoption unites children with a stable, permanent family.
Foster Care Around the World
We believe children belong in families, not orphanages. In more than a dozen countries, we recruit and train foster families so kids can remain in their country of origin.
Long-Term Refugee and Immigrant Foster Care
When refugee families are separated, children are considered unaccompanied minors. For these children, the strongest option is to be cared for by a foster care family.
Short-Term Immigrant Foster Care
Unaccompanied children entering the U.S. need what all children need—a safe environment. Transitional foster care offers temporary homes until they reunite with family.
The truth about foster care
During a crisis, a child needs a family to be with them, to listen to them, and to love them unconditionally. Right now, over 100,000 kids in the U.S. need a foster family to embody relentless love.
It's not about you; it's about the child. Foster care will challenge you to be selfless, committed, and resilient. But at the same time, it's remarkably rewarding. Through it all, you're never alone. We provide ongoing support every step of the way.
How to become a foster parent
Qualifications
- Be a couple or single adult over the age of 21.
- Have a stable housing situation, whether you rent or own.
- Demonstrate positive parenting skills.
- Work with us to achieve goals for your child in foster care.
- Have a sense of humor (and a lot of love to give).
Orientation
You'll attend a meeting that provides a foster care overview, including information about policies, procedures, and the needs of the children.
Training
Our ongoing training program prepares you to become a foster parent, covering topics such as:
- Understanding trauma
- Managing behavior
- Engaging your support system
- Interacting with parents
Licensing
Once you complete your application and background check, you'll begin receiving home visits from your licensing specialist.
Placement
If you are licensed for a broad age range, you can expect placement soon. The average placement lasts between 12-20 months. Bethany offers ongoing training and support, even after placement.
Show me you’re not going to leave
Amber aged out of foster care and shares why youth and teens need supportive foster parents.
There’s life after aging out of foster care
After 10 years in foster care and aging out without a family, Brittney refuses to be defined by statistics and instead is following her dreams.
I let them read about who I am
After more than 10 years in foster care and aging out without a family, Bridgette was angry about what happened to her. Today as a foster parent, she believes God has given her story a bigger purpose.
Download our free ebook
If you're feeling scared or anxious about becoming a foster parent, you're completely normal. Discover answers to your big questions about foster care.
Attend a Meeting
Information is power. When you attend a foster care meeting in your area, you'll dive in deep, ask questions and discover if foster care is right for you.
Contact Us
When you’re ready to take the next step, we'll connect you with a licensing specialist in your area.
